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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.42, 1,366.71 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.42, 1,366.71 and 363.45 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.42 : 1,366.71 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.42/1,366.71 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.42x = 1,366.71 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.42x = 496,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,730.75/911.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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